More than 50 volunteers planted 150 new trees and shrubs along the edge of the Station Trail section of the Millbrook Valley Trail on Saturday, September 15th as part of TD Tree Days events. The plants replaced sections of trees and shrubs that had been removed during the trail… Continue reading
Visitors to last week’s Millbrook Farmers’ Market also had the opportunity to see the transformation in the premises of the drop in centre located in the Old Millbrook School. Rooms in the lower level of the building feature a padded infant area with a wide mirror and bar to pull… Continue reading
Last Saturday evening, Municipal staff organized and executed a celebration of things local with a spotlight on food, and in the process raising funds for the new Community Centre. The evening began early with a cocktail hour where guests chose between local beer from Publican House and Smithhavens’ breweries, wine… Continue reading
“The members of our Auxiliary Unit are an integral part of our Service. The enhancement these dedicated volunteers bring to our service is phenomenal. They are value added to our organization,” says Inspector Neil Collins, Operations, Peterborough Police Service. The Auxiliary Unit, currently comprised of 18 constables, two Staff Sergeants… Continue reading
On Thursday, September 20, Millbrook Branch Librarian Erin Stewart guided keen amateur genealogists through the steps to access information through Ancestry-Library Edition. For these first-time users, it was, for the most part, a surprisingly satisfying and productive experience. The program is available at both libraries and can be accessed anytime… Continue reading
Want to be part of an epic outdoor production in your community? Have you ever wondered how 4th Line productions come to life? Interested in learning new skills and working alongside professional actors, directors and choreographers? 4th Line Theatre is looking for volunteers to perform in its productions of Monica… Continue reading
At last month’s Community Care Luncheon, Marion and George Corfe handed out donations again this year to local organizations from funds they earned operating the canteen in the Millbrook Arena, Each recipient received a cheque for $300 including Community Care Millbrook & Millbrook Food Share, Local Girl Guides, Minor Hockey… Continue reading
On September 30th, St Thomas’ Anglican Church, Millbrook, will celebrate the 160th anniversary of its foundation. The present St Thomas’ Church, which opened in 1885, is the second church on the site. The first church, which opened 30 years earlier in 1858, was of a different design: “It was built… Continue reading
At the last Council meeting, Fidelity Engineering & Construction Inc. (Fidelity) presented a delegation outlining the requirements for their upcoming work on Highway 7A, where they will replace a structural culvert just west of Highway 115. Working with Engineering firm WSP Canada, the construction firm will replace the existing pipe… Continue reading
